What Hines Bending Systems does

Hines Bending Systems is a US-based industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1975 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The company designs, builds, and installs tube and pipe bending machines across three primary product lines: CNC (Computer Numerical Control) benders for automated multi-axis precision bending, NC (Numerical Control) mandrel benders for semi-automatic heavy-wall applications, and induction benders that use localized heating to form thick or exotic-alloy materials such as titanium, Inconel, and Hastelloy. Manual hand benders round out the portfolio for smaller-scale work. Supporting the core machines are proprietary components including the BendPro G2 CNC control system, mandrel bending dies with wiper dies for inner-surface smoothness, and the 2026-launched Interchangeable Bend Arms accessory that allows a single induction bender to handle a range of pipe diameters. The company claims precision capability of ±0.001 inches for aerospace applications and wall-thinning as low as 5-8% with induction bending versus 15-25% with aggressive mechanical bends.

The company serves customers across aerospace and space exploration, defense and military, oil and gas/petrochemical, automotive and transportation, and general industrial and construction sectors. Named customer relationships include NASA (official provider), US Navy, US Air Force, Northrop Grumman, Eastern Shipbuilding (US Navy vessels and FDNY Marine Division fireboats), General Dynamics NASSCO, General Dynamics OTS, Caterpillar, Volvo Penta, and Johnson Controls-Frick. Aerospace and defense are identified as the primary verticals, with industrial, oil and gas, automotive, and HVAC/refrigeration as secondary segments.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of new bending machines, supplemented by used and refurbished equipment sales (with a trade-in program), accessories and tooling resale, and fee-based operator training delivered either at Hines facilities or on-site at customer locations. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices; industry benchmarks cited in the source material indicate entry-level CNC benders around $25,000-$45,000, mid-range CNC machines $75,000-$200,000, and high-end production systems $200,000-$600,000 or more. The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, relying on direct phone sales (239-433-2132, 800-949-8344), website quote requests, global shipping and installation, and on-site training. The company employs 11-50 people, is privately held under President and CEO Jim Hynes, and has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A history.

Name

Hines Bending Systems

Legal name

Hines Bending Systems, Inc.

Website

https://hinesbending.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hines Bending Systems manufactures CNC, NC, induction, and manual tube and pipe bending machines for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Founded in 1975 and based in Fort Myers, Florida, the company serves NASA, the US Military, and major industrial firms worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bending Machine Sales: Sale of new CNC, NC, and induction tube and pipe bending machines. Machines are sold with 30% deposit with purchase order, balance due prior to shipping. Trade-in options available for existing customers.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and pre-owned bending machines to customers seeking more economical options
3. Bender Support Equipment & Accessories: Sale of bender accessories including BendPro G2 CNC Control, Romer Measuring Equipment, Kundel Jib Cranes, dies, mandrels, and tooling
4. Training Services: Fee-based training programs for customer employees on machine operation, maintenance, bending, tooling, and troubleshooting. On-site training available with cost estimates provided upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hines Bending Systems manufactures industrial tube and pipe bending machinery, including CNC, NC, induction, and manual hand benders. The company also sells used and refurbished equipment, standalone accessories such as the proprietary BendPro G2 CNC control system and interchangeable bend arms, and operator training services for tube and pipe bender operation.

Product overview

Hines Bending Systems is a manufacturer of industrial tube and pipe bending machines operating since 1975. The product portfolio centers on three core machine types: CNC Tube Benders (fully automated, computer-controlled), NC Tube Benders (semi-automatic, numerically controlled), and Induction Tube Benders (using heat for heavy-wall materials). These are complemented by Manual Hand Benders for smaller applications. The company also offers support equipment including BendPro G2 CNC Control systems, Romer Measuring Equipment, and Kundel Jib Cranes, along with used/refurbished equipment and operator training services. A notable innovation is the Interchangeable Bend Arms system for induction benders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Tube Benders Computer-controlled industrial machines designed for precision tube and pipe bending in high-volume production environments. Sold to manufacturers in aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and general industrial fabrication.
• NC Tube Benders Numerically controlled tube bending machines for production bending applications requiring precise repeatability without full CNC programming complexity.
• Induction Tube Benders Heavy-duty tube benders that use induction heating to bend large-diameter, heavy-wall, or thick-walled pipes and tubes commonly used in oil and gas, shipbuilding, and structural applications.
• Manual Hand Benders Manually operated tube and pipe benders designed for low-volume fabrication shops, prototyping, field work, and smaller-diameter applications.
• Used Equipment (Refurbished Benders) Inventory of refurbished and used Hines tube benders resold to customers seeking cost-effective entry into the product line or replacement machines.
• Interchangeable Bend Arms Quick-change bend arm accessories that allow operators to swap tooling rapidly and expand the bending radius range supported by a Hines machine. Sold to existing and new customers to improve production flexibility.
• BendPro G2 CNC Control Hines' proprietary CNC control software/system that programs and operates its tube bending machines. Sold as a standalone product for installation on Hines equipment.
• Tube and Pipe Bender Training On-site operator training service that teaches customer personnel how to set up, program, and operate Hines tube and pipe bending equipment safely and productively.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision capability of ±0.001 inches for aerospace applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Chiyoda Kogyo Seiko: Japanese manufacturer specializing in pipe bending machines, particularly induction benders for shipbuilding, boiler, and chemical plant applications. Comparable to Hines in induction bending technology but primarily serves Asian markets, particularly Japanese shipbuilders and heavy industry.

Direct peers

• AddisonMckee: US-based manufacturer of tube bending and fabrication machinery, including CNC tube benders and end-formers serving aerospace, automotive, and HVAC customers. Direct competitor to Hines in the precision tube bending equipment market with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Numalliance: French manufacturer of CNC tube and profile bending machines, including mandrel benders and rotary draw benders. Direct competitor to Hines in the European and global markets, serving similar automotive, furniture, and aerospace applications.
• Unison Ltd: UK-based specialist manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines, particularly known for all-electric and CNC tube benders serving aerospace, automotive, and furniture industries. Direct peer to Hines with comparable precision-bending focus and similar target verticals.
• Transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH: German specialist in tube forming and bending machinery, including induction benders and CNC tube processing equipment. Comparable to Hines in induction bending technology focus and serving similar industrial, energy, and shipbuilding customers.
• CML Macchine: Italian-based manufacturer of tube bending machines, end-working equipment, and integrated tube fabrication cells. Direct competitor to Hines in CNC tube bending, serving automotive, furniture, and industrial markets with comparable product offerings.
• Faccin Group: Italian manufacturer of plate and pipe bending rolls, induction benders, and special bending equipment. Directly comparable to Hines in induction bending technology and serves similar heavy-industry, shipbuilding, and energy customers.
• Pines Engineering: US-based manufacturer of tube bending machines, end formers, and related equipment for automotive, HVAC, and industrial customers. Direct competitor to Hines in North America with overlapping product categories, particularly in NC and CNC tube bending.

Broad incumbents

• BLM Group: Italian-headquartered global leader in tube processing equipment including laser cutting, bending, and end-forming systems. While broader in scope than Hines, BLM directly competes in tube bending machinery for automotive, HVAC, and industrial customers with comparable CNC technology platforms.
• Wafios AG: German manufacturer of wire forming, tube bending, and cold-forming machinery with a century-long heritage. Competes with Hines in tube/pipe bending equipment but operates as a broader industrial machinery incumbent serving automotive, fastener, and construction customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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